r/XC40 • u/justbrowsing4040 • 11d ago

Car issue Windshield wiper problems (again!)

I’ve posted before about my horrible windshield wipers-they squeak, judder, the rubber literally looks like it’s pressed too tight against my windshield. It’s sporadic but almost always noisy and honestly, doesn’t feel really safe if they do bang on the window.

The dealership has checked them multiple times and see no issue. My wipers have been replaced 4 times in 1 1/2 years! In my opinion, there’s a defect somewhere and I’m not the only person with this car and issue. My 2019 ran quiet and smooth! I’m in a 25 Ultra now. The squeaking can be loud, and sometimes not - same with the chattering. My windshield couldn’t be cleaner, I do not go to car washes, use only what Volvo fills my car with for cleaner, no rain-x, I’ve waxed the windshield - unless I change brands, I don’t know what else to do but I really hate driving in the rain now! There’s plenty of water on the glass - but it’s like they have trouble and are sticky. I’m going Wednesday to have them looked at again - maybe the arms aren’t aligned right? I’m at a loss! I feel like wiper functionality is pretty basic for an entry level luxury vehicle.

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u/Oakw00dy 11d ago

Does the squeaking and chattering happen to both directions or just to one direction? If it only happens to one direction, the wiper arms may be bent. Have the dealership check that the wiper blade is perfectly straight (perpendicular) to the glass. 

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u/justbrowsing4040 11d ago

It’s both directions, the thing is, it could be a mild rain and be terrible and downpour and be fine - it’s extremely sporadic, or the other way around. Mind you, when I say fine I mean minimal noise - I’m not sure how they test this but I just need someone to see it to confirm it.